Maintenance Mechanic - Schilling Cider

Bring your passion and experience to the Schilling-verse! Schilling Cider strives to create a fun and productive workplace for our employees. We foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement, with many avenues of potential growth, no matter where you start. 

We are looking to add a Maintenance Mechanic to our growing Maintenance team. The ideal candidate has a passion for cider, a strong technical background,  and the drive to learn and grow within a rapidly expanding industry. The Maintenance Mechanic is an integral role in keeping our production facility running smoothly, and will not only perform preventative maintenance and execute installations but will also work closely with operators to troubleshoot issues. This role requires a deep understanding of how our equipment operates, how it works together, and how to perform regular repairs and maintenance on the equipment. This role is also responsible for helping diagnose and resolve inefficiencies in the systems. 

Schilling Cider has always strived to create a fun and productive workplace that every employee can be proud of. We foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement, with many avenues of potential growth, no matter where you start. Bring your craft beverage passion and experience to Schilling Cider! 

** Schilling Cider is an Equal Opportunity Employer ** 

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. 

Primary Responsibilities  

• Perform preventative maintenance based on equipment manufacturers' recommendations and our internal documentation.  
• Plan and execute equipment moves, new equipment installations, and various other projects including plumbing and electrical installation.  
• Diagnose and repair equipment failures.  
• Work with operators to troubleshoot and resolve machine performance issues.  
• Develop a strong understanding of how everything works in that facility and use that knowledge to make the facility run smoother.  
• Support production by maximizing plant uptime.  

• Provide help and assistance whenever and wherever it’s needed.

Requirements

• Must be 21+ years of age 
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with booster shot completed 
• Strong working knowledge of 3 phase and control power  
• Strong working knowledge of VFD’s, Controls, PLC’s and Electro-mechanical equipment 
• Identifies and uses appropriate hand tools and PPE.  
• Use precision measuring and testing equipment.  
• Diagnose and repair equipment failures without supervision.  
• Interpret electrical schematics and use them to properly diagnose equipment failures or install new components.  
• Read and interpret manuals. 
• Identify replacement parts from equipment documentation or with manufacturer assistance. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors.  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software  
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.  
• Lead by example and taking initiative; be outgoing and approachable.  
• Be self-driven and self-motivated.  
• Work independently and as part of the team  
• Be an energetic, organized, and motivated problem solver.  
• Exemplify the company’s values while representing our brands.  
• Ask for help when needed. Be able to lift 50lbs and climb ladders.  
• Provide your own set of hand tools 

Experience 

• High School or equivalent (required)  
• 3-5 years of repair and maintenance experience (required)  
• Technical Training (preferred)  
• Food or beverage manufacturing experience (preferred) 

Benefits

• Starting salary of $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 depending on experience and qualifications 
• Medical/dental/vision 
• Retirement plan with employer match 
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays 
• Annual hobby stipend 
• Cider, of course! 
• Fun working environment in a growing industry  

About Schilling Cider

Schilling Cider was founded in a garage in 2012. And while the glycol chiller that we run today couldn't even fit in that garage, the same spirit for making bold, flavor-forward ciders and always figuring out how to do it better lives on today. Schilling Cider is the second largest cider producer in the US thanks to the team of people who work across the company. That growth has been enabled with the installation of a high-speed canning line capable of 1,200 cpm. We're looking to add team members to help care for our equipment and improve processes. While it is no longer in a garage, the same culture and drive are there in what we do today and what we're laying the groundwork for tomorrow. Schilling Cider exists to Craft world-class beverages to elevate life’s everyday moments. Our values guide the work we do every day and help us create an engaging, fun, and rewarding workplace.